Directed and written by Ben Cookson, Waiting for Anya is a historical drama movie set during World War II. It follows a young shepherd named Jo, who helps Jewish children escape Nazi-occupied France. With assistance from villagers and a reclusive widow, he undertakes dangerous missions to save lives, showcasing courage and humanity amidst the horrors of war.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Waiting for Anya via streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video & Peacock.
Is Waiting for Anya available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Waiting for Anya is available to watch via streaming on Amazon Prime Video & Peacock.
During the turbulence of WWII, young shepherd Jo, with the help of the widow Horcada, bravely smuggles Jewish children across the border from southern France into Spain. Based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo, the film highlights their dangerous mission and the extraordinary courage and compassion of ordinary people during a dark time in history.
The cast of Waiting for Anya includes Noah Schnapp as Jo, Anjelica Huston as Widow Horcada, Thomas Kretschmann as Korporal, and Frederick Schmidt as Benjamin. Other cast members are Tómas Lemarquis as Leutnant, Gilles Marini as Papa, and Elsa Zylberstein as Maman.
Watch Waiting for Anya streaming via Amazon Prime Video
Waiting for Anya is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video. Subscribers of the streaming platform can choose between ad-supported and ad-free viewing options, and enjoy features like offline downloads and exclusive access to Amazon Originals.
You can watch via Amazon Prime Video by following these steps:
- Go to Amazon Prime Video
- Select ‘Sign in’ and ‘Create your Amazon account’
- Sign up for a Prime Video membership:
- $14.99 per month or $139 per year with an Amazon Prime membership
- $8.99 per month for a standalone Prime Video membership
Amazon Prime is the online retailer’s paid service that provides fast shipping and exclusive sales on products, so the membership that includes both this service and Prime Video is the company’s most popular offering. However, you can also opt to subscribe to Prime Video separately.
Watch Waiting for Anya streaming via Peacock
Waiting for Anya is available to watch on Peacock. The streaming service provides both free and premium subscription options, with the premium plans offering additional content and ad-free viewing.
You can watch via Peacock by following these steps:
- Go to PeacockTV.com
- Click ‘Get Started’
- Choose your payment plan
- $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year (premium)
- $11.99 per month or $119.99 per year (premium plus)
- Create your account
- Enter your payment details
Peacock’s Premium account provides access to over 80,000+ hours of TV, movies, and sports, including current NBC and Bravo Shows, along with 50 always-on channels. Premium Plus is the same plan but with no ads (save for limited exclusions), along with allowing users to download select titles and watch them offline and providing access to your local NBC channel live 24/7.
The Waiting for Anya synopsis is as follows:
“During the harrows of WWII, Jo, a young shepherd along with the help of the widow Horcada, helps to smuggle Jewish children across the border from southern France into Spain.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
